Tom Speers

Irish-born and London-based, Tom Speers is an award-winning director known for his nuanced humour, refined film craft and confident approach behind the camera. His work is defined by an intuitive grasp of casting and a keen ability to craft comedic tension.

Collaborating with top agencies worldwide, Speers has directed spots for brands including TikTok, Bank of America, FanDuel, H&M, MasterCard and AT&T, to name a few. His work has been recognized at AICP, The British Arrows, CICLOPE, Clios and The One Show. Among his most notable work is a series of spots starring Christoph Waltz for Allianz with Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam that demonstrate his timeless restraint through a modern, cinematic lens. Each spot is a smart, subtle visual metaphor highlighting his quiet command.

Speers’s other standout campaigns build on this refined approach, including “The Gastronaut” for Waitrose – a sci-fi spoof grounded in relatable comedy and emotional depth. “The Longest Run” for Oban, made with Uncommon, brings a dryly funny, tonally restrained spot rich in quiet tension and filmic edge. In “1984-2024” for Vodafone he delivers nostalgic, deeply human storytelling, steeped in finely observed details that capture 40 years of holiday connections. Adding to this impressive slate, Speers’s award-winning Oatly campaign underscores his strengths as a director, seamlessly blending unique casting, character development and a self-aware tone. 

He first gained recognition with his short film “Boy Saint,” a textured and deeply observational work that revealed his innate understanding of the human psyche. Imbued with authenticity and emotionality, the film showcased Speer’s storytelling prowess and ability to tap into the core of his characters.

With a sharp, sophisticated approach and a growing body of work refreshingly low on fuss, Speers knows exactly what a story needs – and what it doesn’t. He moves effortlessly across genres, guided by a natural instinct for tone and timing.